EVENT25.06.202502.07.2025
FREE

Weaving Studio: BCU Textiles Students

Birmingham City University Textiles students present a Weaving Studio as part of Ikon’s exhibition Thread the Loom (25 June – 7 September 2025). 

The students are part of a group of weavers who operate an AVL Studio Dobby loom, on loan from Birmingham City University (BCU), establishing a functioning weaving workshop and producing original textiles. The micro-residencies champion a ‘learning by doing’ approach, through which visitors can observe, engage with and participate in traditional and contemporary art and craft practices. Full schedule available here. 

This exhibition is supported by Jerwood Foundation, Cotton Textiles Research Trust, The Saintbury Trust and Freelands Foundation. 

FREE

Event Dates

Tuesday 01.07.2025

Event Details

Free, suggested donation £5

First Floor Galleries

No need to book, just drop in.

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This event is being photographed and filmed. Please speak to the photographer or filmmaker if you prefer not to be included.

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1. Ikon presents Thread the Loom, a group exhibition celebrating the art of weaving.⁠ ⁠ An AVL Studio Dobby loom, on loan from @mybcu, will be activated through a series of micro-residencies with five West Midlands weavers. ⁠ ⁠ Open 25 June – 7 September. Free entry. Learn more (Link in bio.)⁠ ⁠ @textilesbcu @jerwood_foundation @freelandsfoundation @aceagrams ⁠ ⁠
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